First on CNN: Atheist group targets presidential candidates' faith with billboards - Atheist Nexus2018-02-22T05:00:53Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/first-on-cnn-atheist-group-targets-presidential-candidates-faith?groupUrl=atheistnews&commentId=2182797%3AComment%3A2028987&groupId=2182797%3AGroup%3A3247&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLike
tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20289872012-08-14T11:06:36.487ZRichard C Brownhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/RichardCBrown
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<p></p> Sounds good to me. I'm going…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20287022012-08-14T09:59:34.895ZJohn Jubinskyhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JohnJubinsky
<p>Sounds good to me. I'm going to see what I can start in the American Atheists group and see if I can get Dave Silverman's e-mail address.</p>
<p>Sounds good to me. I'm going to see what I can start in the American Atheists group and see if I can get Dave Silverman's e-mail address.</p> Personally, I see nothing wro…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20286692012-08-14T01:42:26.628ZPathttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/Pat46
<p>Personally, I see nothing wrong in your message. It disagrees without being disagreeable. You are being respectful, yet letting them know that not all atheists are in agreement with their particular message. Thanks. Going to atheist.org myself to voice my concern.</p>
<p>Personally, I see nothing wrong in your message. It disagrees without being disagreeable. You are being respectful, yet letting them know that not all atheists are in agreement with their particular message. Thanks. Going to atheist.org myself to voice my concern.</p> I see nothing wrong with the…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20286682012-08-14T01:31:30.487ZTammy Shttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/TammyS
<p>I see nothing wrong with the way you've approached them whatsoever, it seems considerate and constructive, one only wishes they'd have used the same consideration when making the decision to speak for us all...</p>
<p>I see nothing wrong with the way you've approached them whatsoever, it seems considerate and constructive, one only wishes they'd have used the same consideration when making the decision to speak for us all...</p> Okay ... for good or ill, I j…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20287722012-08-14T01:24:41.673ZLoren Millerhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LorenMiller
<p>Okay ... for good or ill, I just posted the following to atheist.org's "Contact Us" site:</p>
<p><em>I have misgivings regarding the billboards which American Atheists is considering sponsoring in coordination with the Democratic National Convention. Both of them have the potential of being perceived as confrontational and creating a negative rather than a constructive reaction by believers who will see them. Something built around David Silverman's quote: "Our political system is rife…</em></p>
<p>Okay ... for good or ill, I just posted the following to atheist.org's "Contact Us" site:</p>
<p><em>I have misgivings regarding the billboards which American Atheists is considering sponsoring in coordination with the Democratic National Convention. Both of them have the potential of being perceived as confrontational and creating a negative rather than a constructive reaction by believers who will see them. Something built around David Silverman's quote: "Our political system is rife with religion and it depends too much on religion and not enough on substance," might be preferable. It would at least be the basis for opening a dialog, rather than fomenting more rancor and ill will.</em><br/><br/><em>I urge you to reconsider the content you wish to promote. Thank you for your consideration.</em></p>
<p><em><br/></em>I would like to think I'm being respectful with my feedback. Let's hope they think so.</p> I was going to post it direct…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20288412012-08-14T01:18:52.798ZLoren Millerhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LorenMiller
<p>I was going to post it directly to the American Atheists website:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.atheists.org/contact" target="_blank">http://www.atheists.org/contact</a></p>
<p>In lieu of anything else, that's there and SOMEONE will hear it.</p>
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<p>I was going to post it directly to the American Atheists website:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.atheists.org/contact" target="_blank">http://www.atheists.org/contact</a></p>
<p>In lieu of anything else, that's there and SOMEONE will hear it.</p>
<p></p> They do have a group! It is s…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20287702012-08-14T01:15:52.859ZJohn Jubinskyhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JohnJubinsky
<p>They do have a group! It is simply called <em>American Atheists</em>. Seems like a logical place to start.</p>
<p>They do have a group! It is simply called <em>American Atheists</em>. Seems like a logical place to start.</p> I don't know his e-mail. Do y…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20286652012-08-14T01:09:12.877ZJohn Jubinskyhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JohnJubinsky
<p>I don't know his e-mail. Do you know it? My intent would be to emphasize that the adds would likely be considered irritating in that context and, as such, could constitute a shot in the foot. I would attempt to make the point that they would be too far off the agenda to be taken seriously and, as such, might serve as a lightening rod for criticism even by some who would, otherwise, entertain them.</p>
<p>I don't know his e-mail. Do you know it? My intent would be to emphasize that the adds would likely be considered irritating in that context and, as such, could constitute a shot in the foot. I would attempt to make the point that they would be too far off the agenda to be taken seriously and, as such, might serve as a lightening rod for criticism even by some who would, otherwise, entertain them.</p> My intent is to phrase my inp…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20289362012-08-14T00:47:49.219ZLoren Millerhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LorenMiller
<p>My intent is to phrase my input to American Atheists much as I have here - something to the effect of the following:</p>
<p><em>I have misgivings regarding the billboards which American Atheists is considering sponsoring in coordination with the Democratic National Convention. Both of them have the potential of being perceived as confrontational and creating a negative rather than a constructive reaction by believers who will see them. I would prefer something built around David…</em></p>
<p>My intent is to phrase my input to American Atheists much as I have here - something to the effect of the following:</p>
<p><em>I have misgivings regarding the billboards which American Atheists is considering sponsoring in coordination with the Democratic National Convention. Both of them have the potential of being perceived as confrontational and creating a negative rather than a constructive reaction by believers who will see them. I would prefer something built around David Silverman's quote: "Our political system is rife with religion and it depends too much on religion and not enough on substance," which might at least be the basis for opening a dialog.</em></p>
<p><em><em>I urge you to reconsider the content you wish to promote.</em></em></p>
<p><em><em><br/></em></em>Problem is, the horse may have already left the barn on this one, as the billboards may already be prepped and ready to put up. A damned shame, because I really DO NOT want to be represented as an atheist in that fashion.</p> I thought they had a group on…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-08-14:2182797:Comment:20286622012-08-14T00:32:11.471ZTammy Shttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/TammyS
<p>I thought they had a group on A|N as well?</p>
<p>I thought they had a group on A|N as well?</p>